Obituary of George Wardlaw

George L. Wardlaw, 87, of Palm City, FL, passed away January 1, 2010 at Treasure Coast Hospice, Harper House in Stuart, FL.

He was born February 22, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan to Scottish immigrant parents, John and Agnes Wardlaw. He was the youngest son in a family of 11 children, John, Tom, William, Nettie, Helen, May, George, Harriet, Ruth, Jean and Agnes. He was a graduate of Ford Trade School, and then worked for Ford Motor Company. His career in the steel business began at Kastle Steel then Alliance Steel, and ultimately his own company, G&G Steel Sales.

George was active in many clubs, most recently Martin Downs, Palm City, FL. In the Detroit area he was a member of Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club, DYC, DGC, Knights Templar, GP Investment Club, TEKRAM Investment Club, Henry Ford Trade School Alumni Association and HFTSAA. He took ballroom dance lessons and was an avid reader. He was intellectually curious - always asking "why".

He was a great supporter of his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Yvonne Buskard Campeau, stepdaughter, Yvette (Todd) Gronda, stepgrandchildren Andrew and Alexis, stepson, Michael Campeau; daughters, Karen (David) Hopp, kay (Tom) Ortman, grandchildren, Gretchen (John) Doyle, Kevin Hopp, Nicole and Jeff Ortman; great grandchildren, Bridget, Mara and Seamus Doyle; sisters, Mae Williams and Harriet Carter. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and their families. He is predeceased by his parents, John and Agnes Wardlaw, three brothers, five sisters, his first wife, Marian McDonald, his son, Kenneth George Wardlaw, and his second wife, Gloria (Strong) Wardlaw.

The Detroit memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hibiscus House Inc., 4001 NE Savannah Road, Jensen Beach, FL 34957; www.hibiscuschildrenscenter.org; Childrens Relief Nursery, www.crn4children.org; or your local Hospice organization. Condolences may be signed at: www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com